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S739 DDV

1999 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,096 mi
Last recorded115,096 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 DDV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 115,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 100,619 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2011 100,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 86,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2010 86,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 825?

Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,080
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
5,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,646
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,511
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,111
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,022
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S739 DDV is a 1999 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 78,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S739 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 825 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S739 DDV registered?

S739 DDV is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S739 DDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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